Why Are Buddhist Stupas Said to Be ''Stories in Stone” Explain - History

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Why are Buddhist Stupas said to be ''stories in stone” Explain

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The Buddhist stupas are said to be stories in stone. This is because many story scenes from Buddhist texts have been depicted on the stupas. On the Sanchi stupa, art historians have identified some scenes which are based on stories in Vessantara Jataka.

Concept: Story of Discovery: Sanchi Stupa
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